Koh Phangan Hotels and Travel Guide

Koh Phangan Travel Information

Koh Phangan, with an overall area of 167sqkm, is Thailand’s fifth biggest island. Located 70km from the mainland and just 12km from Koh Samui, Phangan does not have an airport and relies heavily on ferries from the mainland and Koh Samui.

Predominantly made up of granite, its almost unspoilt beauty is accented by a hilly, lush tropical jungle interior, many idyllic, long white-sand beaches and over 20 nearby dive sites. The main disembarkation points are Thongsala and Haad Rin where you will find plenty of ATM machines and banks. While there are no Tourist Police on Koh Phangan the island’s police station is situated just outside Thongsala.

Transportation is mostly provided by ‘song teaows’, converted pickup trucks that ply the hilly roads and rental jeeps and motorcycles while private taxis can also be hired. Parts of Phangan – especially between Ban Tai and Haad Rin – are extremely hilly with not the best road conditions so caution should be exercised – especially at night and in adverse weather conditions.

Phangan’s main claim to fame is largely due to its many Full Moon, ‘Black Moon’ and just about any other moon beach parties, with the Full Moon celebrations attracting from 10,000 to 30,000 revellers at New Year’s Eve...

Koh Phangan hotels and resorts at the best rates, from Five Stars resorts such as Rasananda Resort or Santhiya Resort & Spa, to budget accommodation like Thongtapan Resort, you are sure to find the accommodation you are looking for. Read More...

The first image that springs to mind when Koh Phangan is mentioned is the Full Moon Party. But Koh Phangan by day is a veritable sanctuary of the senses and its beaches are simply unrivalled in the Gulf of Thailand for their tranquility and sheer stunning beauty. Read More...

Koh Phangan’s attractions are self evident: its beautiful beaches, peaceful vistas and powder-soft sand along with a dense jungle island interior are all aces in the island’s pack of cards. Read More...

World famous due to its Full Moon, Half Moon and many other hedonistic parties, Koh Phangan, ‘Samui’s Little Sister’ actually only has about 10,000 fulltime inhabitants yet up to 30,000 visitors have been known to flock to the island for the New Year’s Full Moon Party. Read More...

Our interactive map (and satellite views) displays all available hotels with photos, facilities and guest comments as well as attractions, landmarks and other items of interest with links to relevant information pages. The perfect way to find your way around and see where everything actually is. Read More...